From the looks of it, that issue will have a story with Conan captured by Hyperboreans.

Well, yeah. DHC's official solicitation info says:

A captive Conan is brought north in chains and learns just how far off the mark was his vision of Hyperborea as a land ?of gleaming cities, of riches, and wonders, and exotic women, who live lives of serenity and contemplation, in peace with all manner of bird and beast, from the lamb to the griffin and milk and honey flow in streams from the hills.?

Oops - I didn't read anything about it just looked at the picture. Sorry for stating the obvious. But at least my stupidity got you to make your first post.

Yeah. I originally wanted to wait until my review of 'Conan #1' before I made my entrance, but I just couldn't resist here .

Oh well. I might just as well introduce myself here: I am a relative newcomer to Conan. Until recently, I had only seen the first film (though I've had the second one on video for years now) and read one of the old comics ('King Conan', I believe; something with a number of sorcerers who lured Conan to their towers to try and take him out one-by-one). I had always been kind of interested in the character and knew that there were countless novels and comics and other merchandise of him, but I never managed to actually buy one of those assets (or watch the second film). Then, one day in early November, I read #17 of 'Star Wars Tales' (an anthology comic). The artwork in one of the stories in there peaked my interest. I googled up info about the artist - Cary Nord - and that way stumbled upon a glowing review of the underpriced 16-page 'Conan: The Legend'. As I said, I had always been interested in the character, and this seemed like a pretty good chance for me to finally satisfy my interest. Well, what can I say? I had the comic imported, and from the moment I set my eyes upon the first page, I was hooked. A few days ago, I ordered a copy of Randomhouse's 'Coming of Conan' (I wanted to do it earlier, but it somehow hasn't been available to European sellers until recently), and the new 'Conan' is the second comics subscription of my life (the first one being all things 'Star Wars'). I have enjoyed lurking here since some time before I signed up, but will probably contribute to the board in the future by reviewing the comics (it shall be interesting, comparing the views of long-time, battle-hardened Conan veterans and, well, me) and maybe post some comments about Howard's original stories, when I finally get to read them.

To get back on topic: That cover is awesome, easily the best of the series up to now (excepting Nord's #0). If this one doesn't sell, nothing will.

Welcome to the hoard!
Please feel free to post any reviews that you feel like writing. We can always use them.
Also, please let us know how you feel about the original Howard stories. I'm always interested in the opinions of those who are reading them for the first time.

"I vanquished Law once, I'll conquer yet again--And force upon Mankind the Freedom he fears--And dead gods I will again defy?"

Conan #4 April 09, 2004 Dark Horse's orders for Conan #4 came in 8% higher than those for Conan #1, an extremely rare event that occurs only when the market response to a new title is much better than expected. Conan #1 sold out and was reprinted with a new cover; those copies are currently being sold through

The Robert E Howard Comics Group is dedicated to the characters created by Robert E Howard that have appeared in comic book form from Marvel Comics , Dark Horse Comics , BOOM Studios, Cross Plains Comics , Dynamite Entertainment etc.

Dark Horse's orders for Conan #4 came in 8% higher than those for Conan #1, an extremely rare event that occurs only when the market response to a new title is much better than expected. Conan #1 sold out and was reprinted with a new cover; those copies are currently being sold through

Usually a well received new series will have a issue #4 preorder increase over #3, or even #2 if it's popular (preorders slip down each issue from 1 to 2 to 3, with an increase possible at #4, as retailers can now judge readers response from sales of #1).

For #4 to spike past #1 -- which was Dark Horse's biggest preorder success is a decade -- is huge news!

Done Good???!!! Man those guys are rocking out one of the best books in the biz right now. And for #4 to have higher numbers (preliminary) than #1 is bloody well amazing and its picking up steam! Which is great!!!!! Hey I mean this is the book that got me buying comics again! Thats saying something.....Its a testement to the quaility of work that KB, Nord and the rest of the team are doing....Carry on good sirs!! We the people are behind you!!

There comes a time in every man's life where he must decide to spit apon his hands, raise the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

Just wanted to express my pleasure at hearing the news. Congrats to all those at Dark Horse who are part of making the only comic that I now purchase on a regular basis. Lets hope that sales continue to grow and that we keep doing our part by letting as many people know about this excellent adaptation of Howard.

"I vanquished Law once, I'll conquer yet again--And force upon Mankind the Freedom he fears--And dead gods I will again defy?"

Congrats indeed. I can't even remember last time I heard of a book increasing after it's first issue. So to Dark Horse, Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Dave Stewart, and everybody else involved with this book, give yourself a pat on the back. Job well done.